“Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on 18 more individuals and entities,” said Joel Rayburn, the Trump administration’s special envoy for Syria, during a call with reporters.
Administration deepens sanctions over bloody Syrian conflict
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced more sanctions on Syria, intensifying pressure on President Bashar Assad to end the country’s vicious, nearly decade-long conflict. The sanctions target …
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Syria in push for Assad to end war
The United States on Tuesday slapped fresh sanctions on Syria, targeting its central bank and blacklisting several people and entities in a continued effort to cut off funds for President Bashar …
Number of journalists killed for their reporting doubled in 2020, finds CPJ; Mexico, Syria and Afghanistan deadliest countries
Still, while fewer journalists were caught in the crossfire of war in 2020, at least four were killed because of their work in Syria and Afghanistan, according to the CPJ. A fifth killing in …
Supporting Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan
But even in the relative safety of Lebanon and Jordan where many have fled, confusion persists. From practical advice about where to get medical treatment and vaccinations, to information on trauma, …
Syria
BBC Media Action first worked in Syria in 2004 and 2008, providing training on journalism skills, business and management training and mentoring for selected journalists and bloggers in Syria. When …
Using drama to foster a sense of national identity in Syria
Hay El-Matar (Airport District) is a thrice-weekly radio drama which aims to reflect the reality of people living in the country.
Germany and Finland repatriate children from Syria’s al-Hol camp
Two European countries repatriated women and children from northeast Syria’s infamous al-Hol camp on Saturday. Germany and Finland brought 18 children and five women home from the camp for Islamic …
Christmas still a season of hope and joy in Syria
Speaking about the situation in Syria, after a decade-long armed conflict, Cardinal Mario Zenari, papal representative in the country, told Crux that despite the war being seemingly over …
Syrian business owner in Cork ‘donating 15% of proceeds to the homeless to give something back’
A Syrian native who has started her own small business to avoid ‘depending on anyone’ has pledged 15% of proceeds to the homeless to ‘say thanks’ to Ireland for giving her a new home. Reham Ghafarji, …